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Berea Chamber of Commerce2018 Committee ChargesAmbassador / Membership Recruitment Committee: Charged with promoting goodwill throughout the community on behalf of theChamber of Commerce. One of the group’s primary responsibilities includes planning, conducting and reporting of ribbon cuttings andbusiness anniversary celebrations. Committee members may also be called upon for volunteer labor at Chamber sponsored events such asmembership meetings, luncheons, information booths, etc. Developing and implements all member recruitment and retention initiativesto include an annual membership drive and member / prospect surveys. The committee regularly reviews membership programs, services, and Chamber dues/investments. The goal for 2018 is to grow to and maintain 300 chamber members. The committee will alsoconduct three new member orientation programs throughout the year. Charged with reviewing current member benefits and demonstrating the value of Chamber membership to members and non members alike. The committee will also promote our Member to MemberDiscount programs, offer coupons or goodie bags for special events, sponsor speakers and offer Lunch & Learn Workshops.Awards / Banquet Committee: Charged with planning the year end Chamber Awards Banquet. The committee will be responsible forselecting the location, the caterer, the entertainment, sponsorship and marketing of the event. The Committee is also responsible forpromoting the annual Chamber Awards, which include Volunteer of the Year; Man of the Year; Woman of the Year; Business of theYear; Hall of Fame; etc. The committee will select the recipients and recognize each winner during the year end Awards Banquet.Christmas Parade Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the 33rd annual Twilight Christmas Parade to be held the firstSaturday evening in December. The committee will promote the event throughout the community, receive applications for parade entries,line up the parade, oversee the awarding of prizes for winning floats, coordinate sponsorships, and select a grand marshal and judges.Communications Committee: Charged with reviewing and updating the Chambers various communication/marketing tools. These willinclude the website, a social media presence, monthly newsletter, Berea magazine, relocation packets, city/county map, industrial development and retail packets, etc. Further develop the My Chamber, My Story public relations campaign. Work with other communitygroups / stakeholders to develop a community calendar.Economic Development Committee: Meets monthly and may elect to form sub-committees within the group and meet more frequentlyin order to further the work of the Chamber. During the coming year, the committee will focus its efforts on industrial and retail recruitment, planning for a community center, an area technology center for Berea, tourism, transportation issues, and continued development ofan entrepreneurial climate throughout our community. Additionally, the committee is responsible for an ongoing Shop Berea Campaign.The Economic Development Committee also works closely with the Public Affairs/Government Relations Committee on issues and projects. The committee is also charged with developing communications, networking opportunities and partnerships between the Chamberand Berea’s manufacturing sector. The committee will plan and conduct our industrial appreciation luncheon, coordinate various planttours, coordinate roundtable meetings with plant managers and human resource managers, and address workforce development issues.Executive Committee: Elected officers of the organization, who are charged with developing and monitoring the Chamber’s annual operating budget, overseeing the Chamber’s building fund and conducts reviews of the organizations bylaws. The committee may also develop, implement, and oversee fund raising strategies in an effort to expedite the growth of our building fund. The committee meetsmonthly or as needed.Finance Committee: Charged with assisting the executive director and the Executive Committee in developing the annual operatingbudget, evaluating the feasibility and profitability of the Chamber’s income producing programs and services, coordinating Chamberinvestments and overseeing an annual financial review / audit.Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee: Charged with planning, promoting, and conducting the 5thannual Geocaching Weekend and the planning, promoting, and conducting the 3rd annual MadRock Duck Derby.Golf Scramble Planning Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the Chamber’s annual Golf Scramble, which may include asecond event (Night Glow Golf Scramble or Wacky Golf Scramble). The committee will coordinate the food, prizes, sponsorship andmarketing of the event(s).Nominating Committee: Chaired by the President Elect of the organization and charged with presenting a slate of officers to our Boardof Directors in October of each year. They also receive nominations for new Board members and prepare an election ballot to be used inthe annual Chamber election of the Board of Directors in November.Past Presidents Council: Conducts two meetings per year of our Past Presidents, who serves in an advisory capacity to the Chamber’spresident, executive director and the current Board of Directors. The council also assists in our efforts to reach out to other Chambers.Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee: Meets as needed and may elect to form sub-committees within the group and meetmore frequently in order to further the work of the Chamber. The committee coordinates annual Legislative Briefings by our local legislators and interfaces with city, county and state government. Members of the committee make monthly presentations at City Councilmeetings providing Chamber Updates on our activities, projects and events. The Public Affairs/Government Relations Committee alsoworks closely with the Economic Development Committee on issues and projects.Rook Tournament Planning Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the annual Rook Tournament.Scholarship Committee: Charged with preparing and disseminating a scholarship application form, reviewing and awarding a 1,000scholarship to a graduating student at Berea Community School and Madison Southern High School. The committee will also developstrategies for growing the scholarship program in the coming years.Spoonbread Festival Steering Committee: Charged with planning and conducting this three day community event. The committee willcoordinate the exhibits, competitive events, food, fun park activities, entertainment, sponsorship and marketing of the September event.

Member News6th AnnualRook & Chili Dinner2018 Committee ChairsFriday, April 20, 20186:00 - 10:00 p.m.Tickets 12.00 thru April 18 & 15.00 at the doorCome Out & Play RookJoin us for a fun night of cards, great chili and delicious deserts. If you do not play Rook, you can eat and network withother members of Berea's business community and possiblywin a nice door prize.Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chamber office at986-9760 or on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com.Chamber fundraiser to be held at: Glades ChristianChurch Fellowship Hall, 530 Glades Road, Berea,KY.Our Sponsors:Ambassadors / MembershipRecruitment CommitteeCo-Chairs: Shelia Patterson& Cora WilsonAwards / Banquet CommitteeCo-Chairs: Linda Vanwinkle& Cathy BroaddusBylaws CommitteeCo-Chairs: Jacki Ash & Dale BallingerChristmas Parade CommitteeCo-Chairs: Danny Miller & Nick CalmesCommunications CommitteeCo-Chairs: Kevin Slemp & Jeanette RowlettEconomic Development CommitteeCo-Chairs: Paul Reynolds & Jim DavisFinance CommitteeCo-Chairs: Cathy Broaddus & Danny IsaacsGeocaching Weekend & MadRock DuckDerby Planning CommitteeCo-Chairs: Jennifer Napier& Steve CarterGolf Scramble Planning CommitteeChair: Nick CalmesNominating CommitteeCo-Chairs: Teresa Scenters& Jeanette RowlettPast Presidents CouncilChair: Teresa ScentersPublic Affairs / GovernmentRelations CommitteeCo-Chairs: Cora Wilson & George WyattNola NewmanRealtyGladesChristian Churchwww.BereaChamber.comRook TournamentPlanning CommitteeCo-Chairs: Nola Newman & Linda VanwinkleScholarship CommitteeCo-Chairs: David Gilliam& Dr. Diane HatchettSpoonbread Festival Planning CommitteeCo-Chairs: Shelia Patterson& Greg Powell

Business Sponsors / Hosts Needed forChamber Coffee / Networking Meetings!The Chamber’s morning Coffee / Networking Meetings provide anopportunity to network with community leaders, receive a quick updateon Chamber programs or services and showcase your place of business.As a sponsor / host of the meeting, you will: select a date and location. provide coffee / pastries or a light breakfast to attendees. introduce your staff or other special guests. provide an overview of your products or services. offer a tour of your facility or work with the Chamber staff to schedule a speaker.The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send email invitations to all 250 Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event.Future meeting dates include:Tuesday, January 9Tuesday, February 13Tuesday, March 13Tuesday, April 10Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, June 12Tuesday, July 10Tuesday, August 14Tuesday, October 9Tuesday, November 13Tuesday, December Sponsor:Sponsor:Sponsor:Sponsor:Sponsor:Holiday Inn ExpressQuality Inn & SuitesKentucky PrintingBerea Health & RehabilitationMorning Pointe of RichmondKentucky Guild of Artists & CraftsmenMedical Career & Technical CollegeCumberland Valley National BankSune Frederiksen, RealtorThe Terrace Nursing & Rehab FacilityNola Newman Realty8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Call 986-9760 toschedule yourChamber Coffee &Networking Meetingtoday!www.BereaChamber.com

BusinessSponsors / HostsNeeded!The Chamber’s monthly membership meetings provide a unique opportunityto showcase your place of business to Berea’s business leaders.As a sponsor / host of the monthly membership meeting, you will: select the time (12 noon or 6:00 p.m.).select a location (a list of meeting locations is available from the Chamber)select your caterer (a list of caterers is available from the Chamber).provide a meal or other refreshments (attendance varies from 30- 50).introduce your staff or other special guests.provide an overview of your products or services.offer a tour of your facility.The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send email invitations to all 250 Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event.Future meeting dates include:January 25February 15March 15April 19May 18June 21Local Government UpdateSponsor: Kentucky Artisan CenterSponsor: Elite Martial Arts & FitnessSponsor: OpenState of the County Address (Tentative Date)Sponsor: OpenJuly 19August 16September 13October 18November 8November 15December 20Sponsor: Nola Newman Realty (6:00 p.m.)Sponsor: Park Community Credit UnionSponsor: Holiday Inn ExpressSponsor: OpenSponsor: Todays Family DentalAwards Banquet (Tentative Date)Sponsor: OpenOur calendar will fill up quickly, so call Davidat 986-9760 today to discuss this cost effective wayto target your marketing dollars!

Business of the MonthNomination FormSelection Criteria:1. Must be a current member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year ofbusiness activity in Berea.2. Must provide examples of exemplary customer service and/or community involvement.Company Name:Contact Person:Street Address:Phone:City:State:Zip:Cell Phone:Year Business was Founded:E-mail Address:Number of Employees:Website:Brief description of the business: (may attach additional sheets / brochures)Specific reasons to recognize this business as our Business of the Month:(letter of recommendation optional)Chamber Involvement:Guidelines:The deadline for nominations is the 20th day of each month.Nominations can be made by anyone (Chamber members and non-members).Businesses may self-nominate for this award.Nominations will carry over from month to month, up to six months from date received.Selection is based on information provided on this form and any supporting documentation.The business of the month will be recognized at our monthly membership meeting (third Thursday); through theChamber newsletter and website; as well as the local newspaper.Signage to be displayed for 30 days at the Business of the Month (to be returned for the next winner).Monthly winners will automatically be included in nominations for Business of the Year Award .Nominated by:Name:Phone:E-mail Address:Return nomination form to:Berea Chamber of CommercePeoples Bank Annex424 B Chestnut StreetBerea, KY 40403Phone: (859) 986-9760www.bereachamber.com

Member-to-Member Discount OffersBerea Drug402 Richmond RoadBerea, KY 40403859-986-452115% off over the counter items.Berea Optical116 Mini Mall DriveBerea, KY 40403859-985-004415% Discount on CompleteEyeglasses (Frames & Lenses)Does not apply to contact lensesBoone SquareShopping CenterMini Mall DriveBerea, KY 40403859-985-541050% Discount on First Month BoothRental (Requires a three month rentalcommitment). New Dealers OnlyCMI P&C Inc.292 Glades Road, Suite 5Berea, KY 40403859-228-041010% off Personal & BusinessInsuranceCommunity Trust Bank525 Walnut Meadow RdBerea, KY 40403859-985-056150% off Safe Deposit Boxes(Value: 15.00 - 25.00)Elite Martial Arts & Fitness124 Mini Mall DriveBerea, KY 40403859-228-0093FREE: Beginner Karate,kickboxing fitness, orself defense course.Or, 50 off first week oftransported after school karateGoose Hill DownsBed & Breakfast1050 Pilot Knob Cemetery RoadBerea, KY 40403859-404-1230Room Rentals for Business Meetings 25 Discount on Executive Room Rental 15 Discount on Grande Room RentalHalcomb’s Knob, LLC430 Wallacetown RoadPaint Lick, KY 40461859-925-993615% Discount: Standard Room Rates& Bakery ProductsHoliday Inn Express213 Paint Lick RoadBerea, KY 40403859-985-550015% Discount Off Standard RatesJones Family& Cosmetic Dentistry201 Pauline DriveBerea, KY 40403859-985-0201 70 Value - Free CosmeticConsultation and 10% offProfessional Bleaching(upper & lower arches)Just Choice Lending319 Oak StreetBerea, KY 40403866-367-0855 100 deduction in closing costs on anapproved mortgage loanKnight’s Pharmacy191 Glades RoadBerea, KY 40403859-986-050025% Off Over the Counter(non-prescription) items such as painrelievers, antacids, cough & coldproducts, first aid, diabetic items,equipment, etc.New York Life Insurance208 Pauline Drive, Suite BBerea, KY 40403859-985-8473FREE Consultation & FREELifeFolio Kit for your personaland business records.Park Apartments859-200-5235 300 off first month’s rent forChamber Members.Sune Frederiksen, RealtorBerkshire Hathaway Home Services711 Chestnut StreetBerea, KY 40403859-248-06901/2 % off realtor fee, when listingproperty with Mr. FrederiksenToday’s Family Dental1007 Ace DriveBerea, Ky 40403859-986-5391New Patient Courtesy Discount**Up to 70.00 ValueChamber Members10% Discount**Free Consultations forCosmetic Procedures**(w/o insurance, restrictionsapply, call office for details)**cannot be combined withother discountsTumble Shine GymnasticsBerea, KY859-595-1268FREE Registration20% Pro Shop Discount50% off all day open gymWayside Christian Church2310 Menelaus Rd.Berea, KY 40403859-985-9465Free pen with visit.When shopping locally, seek out Chamber memberswho are participating in our M2M Discount Program.Call the Chamber at 859-986-9760 to learn how your businesscan participate in our M2M Discount Program.

Meet Our Newest MembersBarnett Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Mike & Mary Beth Barnett104 Spring Circle, Berea, KY 40403Phone: (859) 986-1802Email: bmarybeth@rocketmail.comDavis Law, P.S.C.Jennie Haymond, AttorneyP.O. Box 1060, Richmond, KY 40475Phone: (859) 624-3380Email: jhaymond@davislaw.comTom SchultzBerea City Councilman305 Kenway Street, Berea, KY 40403Phone: (859) 582-0502Email: tschultz@bereaky.govFuture Meetings DatesChamber Coffee & Networking MeetingSponsor: Quality Inn & SuitesTuesday, February 13, 20188:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.February Membership MeetingSponsor: Kentucky Artisan CenterThursday, February 15, 201812:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Chamber Coffee & Networking MeetingSponsor: Kentucky PrintingTuesday, March 13, 20188:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.February Membership MeetingSponsor: Elite Martial Arts & FitnessThursday, March 15, 201812:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.2018 Membership RenewalsBerea Baptist ChurchJacqueline BowlingBerea Board of EducationLittle Caesars PizzaBerea Kiwanis ClubMadison County Property Valuation OfficeBerea Lions ClubMadison County Public LibraryBerea OpticalMorning Point of RichmondBerea RealtyNicholas S. Calmes Law Office, PLLCBerea Urgent CareNora ShepherdBerkshire Hathaway Home ServicesNovelis BereaBilly WootenRed Colt PropertiesBruce FraleyRenfro’s Collision, LLCCentury 21 Advantage Realty Robinson CompanyRodney Short Builders, Inc.Charles Cromer AllstateSaint Joseph BereaCitizens Guaranty BankSammy K. Lee, PSCClub Arena Skating RinkShort Real Estate GroupCMI P&C, Inc.The Folk Circle Association of Berea, KYElite Marshal Arts & FitnessToyota SouthHeartland Rehab ServicesUnited Way of the BluegrassHoliday Inn ExpressUS BankHospice Care Plus, Inc.White House Clinics

February 2018SunMonTueWedThu1Fri2Sat3GroundhogDay45City / ChamberNetworking MeetingBMU Building9:00 a.m.6789101617CommunicationsCommittee Mtg.Peoples Bank Annex1:00 p.m.LeadershipMadison CountyLegislative DayFrankfort8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.City Council Mtg.Berea MunicipalBldg.6:30 p.m.111213Chamber Coffee &Networking MeetingQuality Inn & Suitesat Exit 778:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.1819President’s DayChamber Office mittee Mtg.Peoples Bank Annex10:00 a.m.27FebruaryMembership MeetingSponsored & Hostedby: Ky Artisan Center12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.22ExecutiveCommittee MeetingPeoples Bank Annex11:00 a.m.Board of Directors Mtg.Peoples Bank Annex12:00 p.m.City Council Mtg.Berea MunicipalBldg.6:30 p.m.2515Ribbon Cuttingat Women’s Care Ctr.427 Chestnut Street5:30 p.m.28March 1Tentative Date forBerea ChamberLegislative DayFrankfort, KY8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Ribbon Cutting atSpotlight Playhouse10:30 a.m.MadRock Duck DerbyPlanning CommitteeMeetingPeoples Bank Annex1:00 p.m.23Deadline forSubmittingInformation for theMarch Newsletter5:00 p.m.24

Berea Chamber of CommercePeoples Bank Annex424 B Chestnut StreetBerea, KY 40403Phone: (859) 986-9760FAX: (859) 986-2501Email: chamber@bereachamber.comWebsite: www.BereaChamber.com2018 CommitteesCall the Chamber office at 986-9760if you would like to volunteer fora Chamber committee.Our Mission:Our committees include:The mission of the Berea Chamber ofCommerce is, with integrity, to promoteprosperity and enhance the qualityof life in Berea, Kentucky by: Ambassadors / MembershipRecruitment CommitteeAwards / Banquet CommitteeBylaws CommitteeChristmas Parade CommitteeCommunications CommitteeEconomic Development CommitteeFinance CommitteeGeocaching Weekend & MadRockDuck Derby Planning CommitteeGolf Scramble Planning CommitteeNominating CommitteePublic Affairs / GovernmentRelations CommitteeRook Tournament PlanningCommitteeScholarship CommitteeSpoonbread Festival supporting the success and growth ofcurrent businesses;encouraging and seeking new businessdevelopment;enhancing communications andcollaboration; andpromoting Berea as a place to live, workand explore.

grated into our marketing tools during the coming year. In the coming weeks, we plan to use the new logo for some exterior signage here at the Peoples Bank Annex to help visi-tors find our Chamber office, located at 424 B Chestnut Street. We also have a great deal of work to update our website and the numerous flyers promoting our programs